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Buckhorn, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
85 Population 18/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 1,968 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckhorn, NM

At a Glance

Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
1,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.4%
106% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Buckhorn Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Buckhorn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
206%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckhorn a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Buckhorn reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,968/100K.

Education

69.4% of adults in Buckhorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (106% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buckhorn has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population85
Median Age74.3 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans85.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$60,594
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$217,337
Housing Units25
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property1,968/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,739 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband37.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Safford Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.